Postdoc: Multiscale Evaporation in Nanoporous Materials

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Associate in Multiscale Evaporation from Nanoporous Materials. You will develop a multiphysics model of evaporation and test it against experimental data, joining a collaborative team in Edinburgh.

The role requires a computational PhD and experience in CFD and kinetic theory, with an interest in AI-enabled research. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Computational PhD in engineering, physical sciences or applied mathematics.
• Experience in continuum CFD modelling of liquids and/or kinetic theory of vapour.
• Interest in using AI agents in research and integrating them into work.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multiphysics model of evaporation in sub-100 nm pores.
• Couple a continuum liquid description with a kinetic-theory vapour model (DSMC).
• Test models against published experimental data and publish findings.

Skills

CFD modelling

Kinetic theory

AI in research

Mathematical modelling

Education

PhD in engineering

PhD in physical sciences

PhD in applied mathematics

Related field

Tools

DSMC

Molecular simulations

Job description

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Associate in Multiscale Evaporation from Nanoporous Materials. You will develop a multiphysics model of evaporation and test it against experimental data, joining a collaborative team in Edinburgh.

The role requires a computational PhD and experience in CFD and kinetic theory, with an interest in AI-enabled research. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.